light air

• Termo meteorológico que designa a menor força na escala de Beaufort, indicando vento muito fraco (1–3 nós), em que a fumaça mostra a direção do vento, mas as folhas quase não se movem.

A meteorological term referring to the lowest force on the Beaufort scale, indicating very light wind (1–3 knots) with smoke drift showing wind direction but leaves barely moving.

1. Very light windC1formal

   A meteorological term for the lightest category of wind on the Beaufort scale, with a speed of 1-3 knots (1-3 mph).

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   • The flag barely moved in the light air.
   • Sailors struggled to make progress in the light air.
   • The weather report indicated light air conditions for the morning.